My dogs are very close in age, size and weight. jeter is a much more energetic dog and they play very rough together. I keep a very close eye on them when they get in that mode because I am aware of how it can escalate in to a real fight very quickly. I hear mixed messages on this subject.
On one hand people say don't let them play rough you are looking for trouble and on the other I have been told as long as you supervise them and they are matching each others energy its ok. When I have people over the house and they see my dogs playing this way they usually ask me if I am going to stop them because it looks like they are going to kill each other. They are baring teeth and it looks scary but there is never any biting with force or anything like that. Jeter is usually the aggressor but he is also the first to drop down and bare his belly in a submissive way during the playing. Dakota loves to play with him and if she is not in the mood when he starts she will let hm know it and he backs away.
Well, Quincey likes to play rough and tends to nip while playing. I dont think the is meaning to bite to attack. The dog he can get into a fight is a bit hyper and is shy. Quincey's energy is not like that. Yes he has alot of energy, but is not hyper like the other dog. I will not let quincey play with this dog or any dog anymore, at least the hyper one. Other dogs, probably not because I would not know their energy and the or tendencey to fight. I dont mind him not to play. What are your ideas on why dogs play? How does one know if it is a fight or just rough play?
Alec,
I'm sorry, but are you saying the dogs DO or DO NOT fight? Just asking for all the info. My pitty and my Cane Corso also played hard all their lives and were very "verbal", but never fought. I am also in NYC, so can imagine the comments and looks. My boys used to run full speed shoulder to shoulder bouncing off of eachother accross the northern lawns. The looks of horror! In our home, they moved furniture. If your dogs can stop playing and come back to you on command and do not attack eachother, don't harrrass each other, you are probably in good shape. Some dogs are just loud players. But if one or the other will not stop.......
Pei,
They do not fight. When they play they are also extremely vocal and to the untrained or unfamiliar eye they appear to be killing each other. I can stop the playing with one single firm command. I will admit that on rare occasions it can escalate to where I think they may be close to fighting so I stop them. But as soon as I do they are fine. These are both rescue dogs that I got from the same shelter and Jeter (shown in picture) can be aggressive towards other dogs but not with Dakota (I must get a pic of her on here).
The only issue I have in terms of them getting along is if I give them there hard bones to chew and one shows an interest in the others bone while they are chewing there can be some possession aggression. The good news is which ever one is trying to get the others bone will back off once the aggression is shown.
Well then, what do either of you consider as fighting? From how you say your dogs play, that is what my Quincey does. Other people think Quincey is fighting, so I just dont let him play with their dogs.
Well Jennifer, Alec and I are talking about 2 dogs we own, so we know the dogs and their play together. If someone else is involved, I'd say if your dog is excited, dominant he may only get along with certain dogs. Really you can't expect your dog to have more than a few good friends. You can expect certain behavior no matter the circumstance, but dogs, like humans have favorites! Play only with dogs and people whith whom you get along. I can't tell you how many time people have told me their dog is friendly only to have the dog go for my dog. Read the body language before letting them play. My Corso (RIP) was a gentle fellow and I am sad to say I was more foolish before learning of Leerburg and I allowed him to get bit on a number of occasions.
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